what type of dog should i get?

Question

i'm thinking about getting a new dog one of these day which breed of dog should i get ? but i want a dog that will get along with my maltese ?

Answer 1

Adopt a dog from your local animal shelter or rescue. The breed of dog doesn't really matter. All dogs are individuals so getting one of a certain breed is no guarantee that he or she will get along with your current dog. BUT if you adopt from a rescue, they are often already evaluated for behavior and the staff will know if it gets along with other dogs, what the personality is like, etc. Plus, you will be saving a life!

Answer 2

Malteses prefer other toy breeds. Large breed dogs tend to frighten them. Can you imagine a hyper lab puppy jumping all over your maltese? Check out rescue groups. I'm sure there is a matlesesrescue group. Do alot of research on any breeder you choose. I unknowingly got a maltese from a horrible puppy mill breeder in Indiana. The lady only gave me a 24 hr. health guarantee and the pup died 3 days later from heart problems caused by bad breeding! Always ask to see their kennel or facilities and if they say "no" that it stresses the dogs, forget them immediately. You could also check out a small mix breed puppy or dog from your local shelter. You have to decide if your dog would really want a companion. Some dogs prefer having owners all to themselves and another dog just causes major jealousy and resentment. If you decide to give it a shot, you have to decide whether or not to get a puppy or an adult. Remember, no large or active breeds! A maltese is not a very active breed and something like a border collie would be a mistake just like a large breed. How about a pomeranian or king charles spaniel? Papillions and french bulldogs are also ideal. Good luck.

Answer 3

Totally depends on what you want from the dog. Frankly, I'm surprised anyone is able to offer advice on what type of dog you should get without knowing how big your house is, how often you're home, how active you are, etc.

I definitely think you should consider adopting a shelter dog. There are more small breed dogs in shelters than you'd ever imagine. www.petfinder.com Mixed breeds often dont have some of the health problems of purebreds and are often much more stable in temperament. Even if you find you're stuck on a certain breed... there's a lot of purebreds in rescue too. In any case, be sure you research your breeds, find out their general behavior (are they active, laid back, yippy, dominant, lazy, etc), do they have common problems (breathing problems, hip problems, etc)... but ultimately it's going to depend on the individual dog. I have two purebred pugs and if I described each of their personalities, you'd never guess they were the same breed! Good luck!

Answer 4

Oh! Maltese! Do not get a chihuahua, they're always so loud and yappy. They're aggressive too, will not get along well with a Maltese! I would LOVE it if you got a MALTIPOO! Which is a maltese- (toy)poodle mix. I have one and I know many who just have GREAT personalities. She is hypo allergenic and has MEDIUM hair so it's not like a maltese where you need to constantly cut it. It's like a pomerain's hair but a little shorter. I would have to say a MALTIPOO is absolutely PERFECT! :)

Answer 5

First, decide what breeds you like, what characteristics you like, coat lengths, colors, sizes, purpose of the breed, etc. Your best bet, provided you spay and neuter your dogs, is to get a puppy of the opposite sex to your present dog. Young puppies naturally submit to adult dogs and normal adult dogs will not hurt a puppy who submits to the adult. For more information on these behaviors and how dogs communicate, the book The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete is excellent. That book also shows you how to train your dog and communicate in away that dogs easily understand.

When choosing a dog, you want to consider the age, sex, and temperament of your present dog, the time and space you have for another dog, the temperament of the breeds you're thinking of getting (especially look at the level of dominance, territorial aggression, and prey aggression in your own dog and in the breed you are thinking of acquiring.)

Heres a link that has more links to a lot of sites with information on choosing a dog, recommended books on choosing a dog, etc.

http://www.dogpage.us/choosing-a-dog.html

Answer 6

Maltese make excellent dogs for the elderly.But do not
get along with other dogs and yound children.They desire to be the child in the family without competition.They do not tolerate young children nor do they mix well with other pets.They want all the attention.

Answer 7

I am very anti AKC they've mostly destroyed any breed they've touched and reason a tremendous change in operating and affirmation. Specially inside the border collie and australian shepherd breeds. What they've performed to the GSD is against the law. Give me a operating bred puppy over a affirmation puppy any day of the week. This is for temperment, and capability to participate in the activity they have been in the beginning created to do.

Answer 8

Getting a miniature schnauzer is what I did...he just turned one, silver, great companion, protector of my children (really) and loves to cuddle and play. The female is quite smaller than the male and best of all they don't shed! Although they do need to be groomed about 3-4 weeks. Good Luck!

Answer 9

I would try to find a older boston terrier from a rescue group. I say older because they seem to be more layed back than puppies and seem to adjust well to other dogs.

Answer 10

Border Collies are excellent dogs. They are very intelligent, easy to train, and have a very good demeanor around children and other dogs.